LifestyleHow to spot early signs of autism in conversations with childrenVerbal imitation was found to be rarer among kids with the condition.10 Sep 01:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow I took care of my partner with dementia and saved myselfPeople told me to put my husband into a home. Here’s why I didn’t.09 Sep 09:50 PM
OpinionOpinion: Confronting suicide - we’re not meant to navigate life’s challenges aloneOPINION: Even in our darkest moments there is a spark of strength within us.09 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWill taking a magnesium supplement help your anxiety? TikTok seems to think soA naturopath helps simplify the online discourse around magnesium and its benefits.09 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleWhy loneliness puts you in the health danger zoneThe stats don’t lie. Loneliness is endemic in our society.09 Sep 09:12 AM
New ZealandMove for mental health at Waihī beachThere are three challenges to choose from to achieve over a month.09 Sep 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The hybrid learning debate - should our schools just ‘get back to basics'?OPINION: Principal says 'resilience' is cliched, students toughen up by being in class.08 Sep 07:38 PM
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New ZealandFamily 'robbed' of chance to help suicidal fatherThe DHB failed to tell Allan Peeperkoorn’s family about his deteriorating mental health.08 Sep 05:00 PM
World'Find him': Mum's chilling warning to school before mass shootingMother says she warned counsellor about an 'extreme emergency' involving her son.08 Sep 01:21 AM
EntertainmentMonty Python's Eric Idle on Robin Williams, Taylor Swift and why he's still touring at 81The comedian is heading back to New Zealand with his new stage show.07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandRaised at the TAB: My recovery from binge gambling"I was going on binges for two days, being drunk, staying up gambling."07 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandMy topical steroid withdrawal journeyYears of using topical steroids have resulted in a painful withdrawal journey. Video | Brodie StoneWatch06 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleOpinion: Can you blend movement and motherhood?If a fitness routine isn’t flexible, it can be another task on an endless to-do list.06 Sep 02:30 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow much screen time should toddlers have? None, Sweden saysNY Times: Children under 2 should not be exposed to any screens, health authorities say.06 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMy son won’t go to school, take his medication or see a professional. What do I do?Addressing teen’s mental health requires building trust and finding alternative solutions.05 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Chronic distress': Teen took his life after repeated online abuseThe recurring messages 'really got to him', a coroner was told.05 Sep 09:57 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleHow to manage your time (and life) – by the productivity expertTimes: Steps to take to start leading a more efficient and more meaningful life.05 Sep 06:00 AM
World'This is killing me': UK father shares his grief after 12yo dies in suspected suicideHis family described him as a 'cheeky chappy, a proper lad, polite and kind'.05 Sep 03:02 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleMummy's little helpers: The Kiwi women illegally trading meds to ‘get it all done’The Drug Foundation has warned of the risks.04 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy a ‘life review’ can be powerful, at any ageNew York Times: Why reflecting on your past can boost happiness and reduce anxiety.04 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandJigsaw Whanganui’s Tim Metcalfe retires to battle terminal illness'Every day since then I’ve counted as a blessing.'03 Sep 05:00 PM
KahuGreater awareness of contagious respiratory virus needed as rates grow - expertMaori and Pasifika in lower socioeconomic areas have a greater risk of hospitalisation.02 Sep 07:08 PM
New Zealand'Hundreds of thousands of dollars to $19 an hour': Faumuina's event to support mental healthSione Faumuina hit 'rock bottom' when he retired.02 Sep 05:02 PM
LifestyleIs hiring a 'coach' a shortcut to mental healthcare?Here's what you need to know if you're considering using coaching services.02 Sep 03:42 AM
WorldTragic ambush: Oz cops killed by brothers with 'demon' delusionsPolice ambushed by delusional brothers believing officers were demons in 'meat suits'.01 Sep 12:59 AM
New ZealandMāori King honoured, should AI run the defence force? | Focus Morning Bulletin August 31, 2024Kiingi Tūheitia continues to be honoured after his passing, mental health foundation demands answers and Israeli forces claim to have killed a Hamas commander.Watch30 Aug 08:38 PM
PoliticsPolice to reduce involvement in mental health crises, new threshold for response'Police are not trained mental health experts', 'it's health's role'.29 Aug 10:35 PM
New ZealandTrauma support programme for school kids after Cyclone Gabrielle set to continueMinister Matt Doocey says the funding will grow to $3.7 million a year by 2026-27.29 Aug 09:06 PM
New ZealandRetired Hamilton guide dog and 'reading buddy' wins title of NZ's 'Top Dog with a Job'Greta’s calm presence and persona have been key in helping autistic children learn.29 Aug 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleI was diagnosed with ADHD in my 30s. It saved my lifeTelegraph: Before his diagnosis, Max Wallis was on a path to self-destruction.28 Aug 05:00 PM
Entertainment'True mania': Masterchef star's heartbreaking mental health confessionThe celebrity chef on events that led to time in a psychiatric hospital.27 Aug 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleAdvice: Kids are yelling at my son during break times. How can I help him?A parent worries about how kids yelling at their son during recess is affecting him.27 Aug 05:30 AM
EntertainmentNick Cave's heartbreaking mental health confessionThe 66-year-old artist has opened up in a new interview.27 Aug 01:00 AM
